Gilroy’s hidden bakery is huge
Anyone new to Gilroy must be mystified when they pass the intersection of Monterey Street and Leavesley Road and get a whiff of the heavenly smell of bread baking in a building that says Premier Auto Body.
Anthony R. Garcia (Sonny)
Anthony Garcia passed on unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Gold Beach, OR. Tony was born in Hollister, CA. He was the eldest son of Anthony J. Garcia and Lillian C. (Mattos) Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Marie Kessler. Tony graduated from San Benito High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart , Jan Gonzales. Tony was looking forward to this year's San Benito High School 50th reunion. In January 1960, Tony joined the U.S. Army; he served stateside with the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell, KY. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Tony moved to Meford, OR where he joined his father's business, "Tony's Mobile Home Towing and Service." He learned heavy equipment and truck driving. Tony then became co-owner of the business. He later moved to Brookings, OR. Tony retired in 1997. He was a member of the N.R.A and the American Legion. He had a special appreciation for classic cars, especially the 454 Chevys. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on his homestead, "The Garcia Ranch." He is survived by his three children, Anthony C. Garcia, Julie Garcia-Smith, and Santo Garcia; a brother, William R. Garcia; two sisters Lillian Hill and Marjorie Bingham and two grandchildren who he adored, Samantha Smith and Ryan Garcia. He is in God's hands and forever in our hearts. Memorial services were held in Gold Beach, OR.
Police uncover prostitution ring in Gilroy
An investigation by the Gilroy Police Department last week revealed an alleged “prostitution ring” involving a 13-year-old Gilroy girl inside the Travel Inn at 5530 Monterey Road, according to GPD Sgt. Pedro Espinoza.
PHOTOS: Live from Downtown
People grabbed food from local vendors, perused local businesses and danced on the streets as Downtown Live returned for the first time since 2019 on July 22. The event, which took place in a closed-off Monterey Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, featured a...
Q&A with City Councilmember Cat Tucker
Growth, growth and more growth. Possibly more than any other member of the Gilroy City Council, Cat Tucker has had to ponder the impacts of growth in Gilroy and surrounding communities. She served as vice chair of the Gilroy General Plan Advisory Committee and chaired the board of LAFCO of Santa Clara County. In this Q&A, Tucker talks about how LAFCO decisions impact South County cities and how Gilroy can maintain its identity as it continues to grow.
GUSD teacher faces felony charges for sex with student
William Dawson, 32, who taught at the Gilroy Unified School District's advanced student program, was arrested Wednesday and charged with seven felonies for a relationship he had with a 17-year-old female student.
